09/20/2024 10/06/2024 Department of Human Services $4,536 - $6,952 Employee Child Protective Services Worker (Social Service Specialist 1) Bilingual English & Spanish Required

• Safety and Support: Protect children’s safety and support families by engaging with them, resource parents, and caregivers. Using a trauma-informed and antiracist approach.
• A Balancing Act: Navigate the needs of the child and the family while balancing legal requirements.
• Assessment and Interviews: Conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews related to child safety, risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. You will also address necessary care and needs levels of the children and families.
• Decision-Making: Analyzing collected information, you will determine appropriate child placement, considering each family’s unique circumstances.
• Communication: You will create reports, case notes, testify in court, and communicate with diverse populations in office, community, or legal settings.

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or a field related to human service, or
• A bachelor’s degree unrelated to Human Services and either:
  • One year of Human Services related experience, or
  • Completion of coursework equivalent to certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency, or
• An associate degree and either:
  • Two years of Human Services related experience, or

• One year of Human Services related experience and related training, coursework, or certification consistent with Oregon Caseworker Competency.

• Proficiency in writing detailed reports, including conclusions and recommended actions, with minimal spelling or grammar issues.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners, agency staff, clients, and impacted communities.
• Experience in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and behavior management.
• Experience analyzing complex situations to contribute to successful outcomes by providing sound judgements and recommendations.
• Experience adopting trauma-informed practices that consider individual needs, safety, trust-building, and cultural sensitivity.
• Familiarity with implementing policies and procedures, including the

  Child Welfare Vision for Transformation

  and the Oregon Safety Model.

• Your work will be conducted in offices, participant's homes, and other community sites.
• Occasional travel is required for attending meetings, trainings, and other case related activities.
• This position requires occasional overnight travel.
• Employee will work a professional work week; hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs. Occasional, compensated overtime may be required, including evening and weekend work.
• You may interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.
• You may encounter stressful situations that will require quick decision-making skills.

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.

  Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• Finalists must be cleared by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) through a fingerprint-based criminal records check.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

• ODHS Employee Resource Group

  communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing

  benefits package

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• Possible eligibility for the

  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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• Veterans’ preference information

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• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference

  . Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

• The recruiter for this position is Cassie Graham. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-165750.
• Email:

  cassie.r.graham@odhs.oregon.gov

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• Phone (call or text): 971-707-2639